There’s nothing like a parent only holiday to remind you that you’re not just a parent, and very possibly make you an even better parent in the long run.
Every parent deserves a parent only vacation now and then
It’s easy to forget that time when it was just the two of you, but every adult relationship needs a little nurturing now and then. And while we’re not suggesting that there’s anything remotely as rewarding as family holidays with your children, making a little time for a parent only holiday for you and your partner is healthy. Indeed, it’s more than just healthy, it’s necessary.
Floating breakfast, Boutique 5, Rhodes
So for the next few hundred words we aren’t going to mention kids’ clubs or children’s menus or kid-friendly restaurants.
We’re just going to talk about you and two wonderful adult-only hotels we’ve just found out about on the gorgeous Greek island of Rhodes. And that turns out to be the perfect spot for a romantic getaway since, according to legend, it’s named after the nymph, Rhode, who was so loved by Helios the Sun God he gifted her the most beautiful of all Greek islands.
More of the romance of Rhodes later, for now, let’s just indulge in a parent only holiday fantasy with H Hotels Collection.
Sunset, Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa, Rhodes
Set your sights on Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa for a parent only holiday
Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa isn’t simply designed for adults, it’s created on the principle of wish fulfilment. Practically anything your heart desires is possible and delivered with such grace and warmth, that the resort’s testimonials are like hymns of praise for the unobtrusively attentive, yet endlessly thoughtful staff.
Pool Suite, Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
A choice of rooms and suites designed for true romantics
Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa is an escapist’s dream. Spread across 15-acres on the lovely south coast of Rhodes it also gives you so much choice when it comes to rooms and suites, so you may find yourself planning more than one romantic parent only holiday here.
You can choose between swim-up rooms and suites with private pools, sea views or garden views, secluded balconies or terraces, and there are even Deluxe Bungalows. It goes without saying that Rhode’s remarkable, pure light plays a major part in the design, and it’s offset by interiors created in elegant, sea-washed blues and greens, and the type of crisp, clean whites you can’t even consider when children are around.
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Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
Make space in your parent only holiday for some welcome spa time
On a parent only holiday, you don’t have to think twice about spending some time in Mayia Spa where you can enjoy revitalizing solo treatments or try one of the range of soothing couples’ treatments. Although, you’re equally welcome to simply relax in the Turkish Bath, chill in the sauna or swim in the heated, indoor pool.
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Private beach, Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
All-inclusive makes this romantic getaway even more carefree
Carefree is exactly how you should feel on a romantic getaway, which is why Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa is all inclusive, so all you have to think about is how to spend your days or how wonderful it feels to do nothing at all, if that’s what you want.
Leisurely breakfasts, lazy lunches and long dinners are another advantage of a child-free getaway and no fewer than seven restaurants invite you to take complete advantage of that freedom. Cocktail hour and lingering over night caps is actively encouraged at all four resort bars. And without early bedtimes (or early mornings) to worry about, you can hit the resort nightclub like you did in your pre-parenting days.
PS. You can even treat your older teenagers to Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
We know we said we wouldn’t talk about kids, but most over-16s will tell you they are definitely not children any more. So if your youngsters are actually young adults, they’ll love Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa which welcomes guests aged 16 and older, treats them like grown-ups and gets major props for going viral quite a few times on TikTok and Instagram.
Plan your parent only holiday at Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
Sea View Pool, Boutique 5 Hotel & Spa
Boutique 5 Hotel & Spa is for parents who miss their boutique hotel days
Award-winning Boutique 5 Hotel & Spa is a treat that all parents deserves now and again.
Set on beautiful Kiotari Beach in southern Rhodes, the design here couldn’t be more Mediterranean from its shaded colonnades and terraces to restaurants with sea views, luxurious sun beds and lush grounds.
Suite, Boutique 5 Hotel & Spa, Rhodes
Slip into a world of your own with all the privacy you want
You can look forward to complete privacy, as all rooms and suites have been created with that in mind, and even the views seem to be for you alone. Private terraces and balconies let you enjoy leisurely breakfasts. Or, for added luxury, you could choose a suite with its own private pool, looking over the Aegean Sea.
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Bliss Spa, Boutique 5 Hotel & Spa
Awaken all five senses at Bliss Spa
The ‘5’ in Boutique 5 Hotel & Spa, is all about the five senses, and nowhere is that more obvious than Bliss Spa where you can enjoy indulgent treatments, restorative wellness therapies or simply the pleasure of relaxing completely in the decadent Hammam.
Terrace, Boutique 5 Hotel & Spa, Rhodes
Choose the style of parent only holiday that suits you
Of course, the freedom to have exactly the style of getaway that suits you both is what you really want from a parent only holiday, so at Boutique 5 Hotel & Spa you can choose either bed and breakfast or full-board.
Rediscover the pleasure of a pool bar at Sketch where cocktails are served and you can be a grown up without any guilt, because you don’t have to be on child-watch.
Take your time at Impressions which serves leisurely breakfasts, long lunches, and dinner with starlit skies and sea views.
Although if you want to really raise the romance, a private dinner can be arranged or the concierge will organize a picnic, just for two.
Discover your next parent only holiday at Boutique 5 Hotel & Spa
Parent only vacation, Rhodes
Why romantic parents particularly love the Greek island of Rhodes
There may always be debate about which Greek island is the most romantic, but we think the richness of experience on Rhodes gives it an advantage.
It’s home to one of the most complete medieval cities in Europe, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. When you want to see real island life, visit some of the charming mountain villages. Or if you’re taken with the classics, explore the Lindos Acropolis which looks over Lindos Village on the south coast of Rhodes.
During summer and you can discover why Butterfly Valley deserves its name, although this delightful nature reserve is enchanting at any time of year with its sweet little brooks and pretty pathways.
Playful couples will like the water sports on Kiotari Beach, but if that sounds too energetic, an Aegean cruise is one of the most romantic things to do in Rhodes, and concierges at either Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa or Boutique 5 Hotel & Spa will be only too happy to arrange one for you.
